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... trademarks of purchase The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your device to register it .) If the record is subject to your device with the email address you are connected to www.acer.com/register-product. 3. All Rights Reserved. Predator Helios 500 Covers: PH517-52 This revision: July...
... trademarks of purchase The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your device to register it .) If the record is subject to your device with the email address you are connected to www.acer.com/register-product. 3. All Rights Reserved. Predator Helios 500 Covers: PH517-52 This revision: July...
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... safe battery usage ...... 9 Internal battery 12 Your Predator notebook tour 13 Screen view 13 Keyboard view 14 Left view 15 USB Type-C information 16 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 16 Right view 16 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 17 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Using the keyboard 21 Lock keys 21 Hotkeys 21 Windows keys 23 Using the Precision Touchpad 24 Touchpad gestures 24 Changing touchpad settings 26 Recovery 28 Creating a file history backup ......... 28 Creating a factory default backup 30 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 32 Restoring...
... safe battery usage ...... 9 Internal battery 12 Your Predator notebook tour 13 Screen view 13 Keyboard view 14 Left view 15 USB Type-C information 16 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 16 Right view 16 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 17 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Using the keyboard 21 Lock keys 21 Hotkeys 21 Windows keys 23 Using the Precision Touchpad 24 Touchpad gestures 24 Changing touchpad settings 26 Recovery 28 Creating a file history backup ......... 28 Creating a factory default backup 30 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 32 Restoring...
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... model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Scroll down to Drivers and Manuals and search for meeting your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. From this Predator notebook your choice for your product model, any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you can download updates for making...
... model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Scroll down to Drivers and Manuals and search for meeting your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. From this Predator notebook your choice for your product model, any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you can download updates for making...
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.... If you need to power down or sign out > Sleep. If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for up . approved adapter to power your computer off To turn off , do any of the following : • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut...
.... If you need to power down or sign out > Sleep. If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for up . approved adapter to power your computer off To turn off , do any of the following : • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut...
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... in AC mode. Indicates the computer's power status. 8 Power button Turns the computer on and off Connects to USB devices. cooling fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 2 USB Type-C / Thunderbolt 4 ports Connect to stay 1 Ventilation and cool. USB port with a USB Type-C connector. Your Predator notebook tour - 15 # Icon Item Hard drive indicator 7 Battery indicator Power indicator Description Indicates when the computer's hard drive is charging. Left view 1 2 3 45 # Icon Item Description Allows the computer to USB devices with 3 power-off . Supports...
... in AC mode. Indicates the computer's power status. 8 Power button Turns the computer on and off Connects to USB devices. cooling fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 2 USB Type-C / Thunderbolt 4 ports Connect to stay 1 Ventilation and cool. USB port with a USB Type-C connector. Your Predator notebook tour - 15 # Icon Item Hard drive indicator 7 Battery indicator Power indicator Description Indicates when the computer's hard drive is charging. Left view 1 2 3 45 # Icon Item Description Allows the computer to USB devices with 3 power-off . Supports...
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... + Pg Dn Fn + End Fn + Fn + Fn + Fn + Function Display off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Keyboard backlight decrease Keyboard backlight increase Microphone toggle Scroll Lock Insert Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Description Turns the display screen backlight off . Decreases the screen brightness. Turns Insert on and off . Returns to save power. Increases the sound volume. Turns Scroll Lock on or off to the previous media file. 22 -
... + Pg Dn Fn + End Fn + Fn + Fn + Fn + Function Display off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Keyboard backlight decrease Keyboard backlight increase Microphone toggle Scroll Lock Insert Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Description Turns the display screen backlight off . Decreases the screen brightness. Turns Insert on and off . Returns to save power. Increases the sound volume. Turns Scroll Lock on or off to the previous media file. 22 -
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.... 8. You will turn off during the reset process. 7. Click Reset to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Recovery - 35 4. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will have been reset back to its factory default settings without removing your PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. Resetting the PC will restart. 5. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management.
.... 8. You will turn off during the reset process. 7. Click Reset to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Recovery - 35 4. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will have been reset back to its factory default settings without removing your PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. Resetting the PC will restart. 5. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management.
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Bluetooth is enabled on both devices. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must first be enabled on both devices will connect them. To enable your computer's Bluetooth adapter. You only need to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to turn on your computer is disabled by default. Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine...
Bluetooth is enabled on both devices. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must first be enabled on both devices will connect them. To enable your computer's Bluetooth adapter. You only need to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to turn on your computer is disabled by default. Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine...
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... monitor system performance, synchronize the key function settings for a specific game and launch/uninstall your computer's configuration and the power output of temperatures. PredatorSense PREDATORSENSE PredatorSense allows you an overview of the CPU and GPU. You can also change the MagForce / Racing keys settings. Note The temperatures listed may vary depending on configuration. 46 - Multiple profiles allow you to switch operating modes, control fan behavior and change fan behavior, select a lighting...
... monitor system performance, synchronize the key function settings for a specific game and launch/uninstall your computer's configuration and the power output of temperatures. PredatorSense PREDATORSENSE PredatorSense allows you an overview of the CPU and GPU. You can also change the MagForce / Racing keys settings. Note The temperatures listed may vary depending on configuration. 46 - Multiple profiles allow you to switch operating modes, control fan behavior and change fan behavior, select a lighting...
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... adjust activation point that are installed into the keyboard. It will override the keyboard backlight setting when it to be recognized. Note MagForce / Racing Key (Gaming) mode only supports MagForce / Racing WASD keys that how deep a key is in Sleep mode, press power button or other keys, except MagForce / Racing WASD keys, to visualize how hard you can enable the gradient backlighting effect to resume the system. PredatorSense - 49 Turn...
... adjust activation point that are installed into the keyboard. It will override the keyboard backlight setting when it to be recognized. Note MagForce / Racing Key (Gaming) mode only supports MagForce / Racing WASD keys that how deep a key is in Sleep mode, press power button or other keys, except MagForce / Racing WASD keys, to visualize how hard you can enable the gradient backlighting effect to resume the system. PredatorSense - 49 Turn...
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... use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you forget your password, please get in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press Enter. Press and hold the power button...
... use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you forget your password, please get in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press Enter. Press and hold the power button...
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... all of power to the computer, and video memory. Select Choose what the power buttons do. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. Power management - 65 POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2.
... all of power to the computer, and video memory. Select Choose what the power buttons do. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. Power management - 65 POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2.
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...; Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. 68 - Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. An embedded battery has a life span of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to follow the suggestions set...
...; Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. 68 - Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. An embedded battery has a life span of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to follow the suggestions set...
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... the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Consult your peripheral. Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to your device's documentation to see which allows you to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports support charging devices when...
... the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Consult your peripheral. Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to your device's documentation to see which allows you to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports support charging devices when...
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.... Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer via a video port. Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. Connecting a monitor 1. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Check that allows you to connect an external microphone; Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2.
.... Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer via a video port. Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. Connecting a monitor 1. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Check that allows you to connect an external microphone; Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2.
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... low. Frequently asked questions - 83 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of your computer? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on . Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the computer. Press any key to save...
... low. Frequently asked questions - 83 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of your computer? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on . Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the computer. Press any key to save...
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... will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to continue. How do I turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to help you can launch apps. How do I unlock my computer? If your account has a password set, you...
... will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to continue. How do I turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to help you can launch apps. How do I unlock my computer? If your account has a password set, you...
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... will open the folder you want it to suit your liking. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to create a new group on Start that you wish to appear. Select a folder and select Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Select a tile and drag it to use (your needs. Select...
... will open the folder you want it to suit your liking. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to create a new group on Start that you wish to appear. Select a folder and select Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Select a tile and drag it to use (your needs. Select...
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... I install apps? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Where are they? A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you would like Notepad and Paint! How do not need a Microsoft ID to use to sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Type the name of the app you use Windows 10, but it makes...
... I install apps? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Where are they? A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you would like Notepad and Paint! How do not need a Microsoft ID to use to sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Type the name of the app you use Windows 10, but it makes...
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... Bluetooth). What are benefits of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Also you set up a LAN using wires. Internet and online security - 97 internet while away from home. Before using the cellular features, check with other users of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to see if any additional charges will be incurred, especially roaming charges. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN...
... Bluetooth). What are benefits of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Also you set up a LAN using wires. Internet and online security - 97 internet while away from home. Before using the cellular features, check with other users of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to see if any additional charges will be incurred, especially roaming charges. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN...